Vulnerability Description
The psf_fwrite function in file_io.c in libsndfile allows attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and application crash) via unspecified vectors related to the headindex variable.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libsndfile Project | Libsndfile | < 1.0.26 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 42.1 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-11/msg00077.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-11/msg00145.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/12/24/3Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/11/03/9Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2832-1Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/erikd/libsndfile/commit/725c7dbb95bfaf8b4bb7b04820e3a00cceea9PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/erikd/libsndfile/issues/92ExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-11/msg00077.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-11/msg00145.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/12/24/3Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/11/03/9Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2832-1Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/erikd/libsndfile/commit/725c7dbb95bfaf8b4bb7b04820e3a00cceea9PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/erikd/libsndfile/issues/92ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-9756?
CVE-2014-9756 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The psf_fwrite function in file_io.c in libsndfile allows attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and application crash) via unspecified vectors related to the headindex variable.
How severe is CVE-2014-9756?
CVE-2014-9756 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-9756?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libsndfile Project Libsndfile, Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Opensuse Leap, Opensuse Opensuse.